2018 OMR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4231 HKD

YEARLY LOW

20.2544 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.3581 HKD

2018 OMR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 20.4231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 20.2544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1687 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3104 to the December average rate of 20.3158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4231 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 102,116 HKD

2017 Average 101,189 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 101,272 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.40 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.3977

20.3025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.3585, compared to 20.3577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1076 HKD (High: 20.3927 / Low: 20.2851). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 HKD (High: 20.3902 / Low: 20.3780).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1076

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 20.3850) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.2217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1633 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (May) 20.3850

2017 Avg (May) 20.2217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3393	20.2544	20.3104
February	20.3302	20.3079	20.3177
March	20.3905	20.3300	20.3671
April	20.4007	20.3715	20.3872
May	20.4231	20.3231	20.3850
June	20.3902	20.3780	20.3833
July	20.3936	20.3750	20.3861
August	20.3998	20.3853	20.3898
September	20.3927	20.2851	20.3604
October	20.3817	20.3329	20.3595
November	20.3555	20.3058	20.3344
December	20.3483	20.2719	20.3158